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Facebook Connect Makes it Easier to Create a Professional Online Brand on Gradkin

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Hi Everyone,
I’m very pleased to be announcing that we’ve integrated Facebook Connect into Gradkin. This means that young job-seekers can easily sign into Gradkin and create a Personal Brand by clicking on one button. The Facebook juggernaut continues to thrive … Continue reading →

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Gen-Y Jobs #2: M|Buzz is after Driven Graduates to Join as Social Media Consultants

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

We all know that social media is making waves in industries around the world.  With the growth of networking sites like Facebook and Twitter over the last several years, companies are starting to take notice.  One company that looks to … Continue reading →

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2 Ways the Evolution of Mass Media has Influenced Gen-Y

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

In a recent post I discussed the subject of generational issues at work. They’ve been obvious for a long time and will be just as prevalent in the future, if not more so. That being said, I also think it’s … Continue reading →

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Is Social Media the Low Carb Diet of the Internet?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Social Media is more than just a buzzword today and reminds me of all the hoopla that surrounded low-carb diets. It’s constantly in the news, and regarded as a must-have tool for any business looking to drive consumers into their … Continue reading →

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PERSONAL BRANDING: Projecting an Image to Reach Your Full Potential – Your Social Media Image

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

The following is Part 3 of 3 guest posts by Kami Gray, Personal Branding expert. Click here for Part 1 or Part 2 of the series.
In Part 2 of this series, we discussed your in-person image … Continue reading →

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To Friend or not to Friend, that is the Question

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Professors, Students and Facebook just don’t mix.
At least that’s what the former two parties will tell you. Facebook’s mission on the other hand is “to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” … Continue reading →

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900 HR professionals can’t be wrong…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

I came across an article today in Human Resources Online that supports the use of Social Media for recruitment. Here are the main points that I’ve extracted from it:

Close to 80% of respondents  use social media to stay updated on … Continue reading →

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Is it unethical for Recruiters to screen candidates using Social Media?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Well this is a question that I have received mixed reaction to. Some people are adamantly against this practice and feel that recruiters screening candidates this way are acting insidiously. Others however, believe that it is no different from candidates … Continue reading →

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